Is Oxford Middle School a good school?

Oxford Middle School ranks 69 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oxford Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Oxford Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Oxford Middle School?

Students at Oxford Middle School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Oxford Middle School attend?

Students who attend Oxford Middle School usually go on to attend Oxford High School

Oxford Middle School

Summary:

Oxford Middle School is a public middle school serving around 410 students in grades 6-8 in Oxford, Connecticut, which is part of the Shelton School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Oxford Middle School shines, with 67.9% of 6th graders, 69.9% of 7th graders, and 65.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.1%, 49.5%, and 49.1% respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also higher than the state. However, the student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 80% white students, in contrast to more diverse nearby schools like Derby Middle School and Ansonia Middle School.

Another key difference is the socioeconomic status of the student body. Only around 15% of Oxford Middle School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the over 50% rates at Derby Middle School and Ansonia Middle School. This suggests Oxford Middle School serves a more affluent population, which could impact the resources and support services available to students. Overall, Oxford Middle School appears to be a high-performing school, but its lack of diversity and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools are areas that may warrant further examination.

Detail:

Public 6-8

40 Great Oak Rd.
Oxford, CT 06478

(203) 888-5418

District: Oxford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,488

Students who attend Oxford Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oxford High School

Feeder schools for Oxford Middle School:

Elementary:	Great Oak Elementary School
	Quaker Farms School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

9.8%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oxford Middle School ranks better than 72.4% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (9.8%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxford Middle School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Oxford Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxford Middle School is $19,488.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oxford Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxford Middle School 69^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Oxford Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Oxford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oxford School District 63^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oxford Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oxford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	68.14	96^th	248	61.3%
2007	74.53	68^th	250	72.8%
2008	69.23	102^nd	252	59.5%
2009	74.88	75^th	255	70.6%
2010	74.94	81^st	268	69.8%
2011	76.13	65^th	269	75.8%
2012	74.68	77^th	272	71.7%
2013	73.80	91^st	278	67.3%
2015	66.87	100^th	280	64.3%
2016	63.96	90^th	246	63.4%
2017	66.04	88^th	250	64.8%
2018	68.44	90^th	249	63.9%
2019	68.13	92^nd	259	64.5%
2021	61.50	101^st	275	63.3%
2022	59.97	93^rd	250	62.8%
2023	54.00	112^th	249	55.0%
2024	72.45	69^th	250	72.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oxford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.46	144^th	244	41.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Oxford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	57.39	85^th	160	46.9%
2019	57.00	87^th	169	48.5%
2021	63.63	86^th	235	63.4%
2022	57.14	77^th	166	53.6%
2023	38.26	98^th	160	38.8%
2024	61.59	65^th	161	59.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Oxford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.04	61^st	104	41.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Oxford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	63.39	72^nd	164	56.1%
2019	61.49	74^th	167	55.7%
2021	49.86	106^th	224	52.7%
2022	51.47	85^th	169	49.7%
2023	41.57	97^th	158	38.6%
2024	66.92	58^th	157	63.1%

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Rank History for White students at Oxford Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	44.83	96^th	168	42.9%
2019	47.44	92^nd	166	44.6%
2021	33.03	120^th	175	31.4%
2022	31.70	103^rd	151	31.8%
2023	28.76	120^th	158	24.1%
2024	46.87	88^th	154	42.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oxford Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	546	4	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	560
1989	582	4	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	594
1990	618	1	8	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	632
1991	501	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	510
1992	377	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	385
1993	396	0	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	407
1994	413	0	5	10	0	n/a	n/a	428
1995	417	3	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	430
1996	417	3	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	430
1997	414	0	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	425
1998	435	3	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	447
1999	442	5	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	457
2000	438	3	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	454
2001	438	2	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	451
2002	436	1	4	9	3	n/a	n/a	453
2003	436	1	4	9	3	n/a	n/a	453
2004	421	4	6	11	2	n/a	n/a	444
2005	459	4	9	13	2	n/a	n/a	487
2006	315	5	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	339
2007	473	8	9	22	2	n/a	n/a	514
2008	475	11	10	23	1	n/a	n/a	520
2009	446	10	7	26	1	n/a	n/a	490
2010	452	17	11	23	2	n/a	n/a	505
2011	453	7	13	23	1	1	2	500
2012	481	8	13	26	1	1	2	532
2013	482	4	7	25	2	1	8	529
2014	470	6	5	21	2	0	10	514
2015	468	8	9	21	1	0	10	517
2016	438	7	10	24	1	0	11	491
2017	445	5	12	26	1	0	7	496
2018	450	5	10	29	2	0	4	500
2019	428	5	11	33	2	0	4	483
2020	381	7	10	42	1	0	5	446
2021	352	8	8	41	0	0	7	416
2022	333	11	5	43	0	0	9	401
2023	340	11	8	40	1	0	10	410

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oxford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	560	41.0	13.6	n/a
1989	594	44.5	13.3	n/a
1990	632	44.0	14.3	n/a
1991	510	30.8	16.5	n/a
1992	385	36.1	10.6	1.3
1993	407	28.1	14.5	0
1994	428	30.3	14.1	1.9
1995	430	32.6	13.2	4
1996	430	32.6	13.2	4
1997	425	32.1	13.2	2.8
1998	447	32.6	13.7	2.5
1999	457	33.4	13.7	5.7
2000	454	35.0	13.0	4
2001	451	37.0	12.2	n/a
2002	453	35.2	12.9	6.8
2003	453	35.2	12.9	6.8
2004	444	35.8	12.4	8.8
2005	487	28.0	17.4	n/a
2006	339	30.0	11.3	11.5
2007	514	29.0	17.7	7.4
2008	520	32.0	16.3	7.5
2009	490	37.0	14.0	7.1
2010	505	36.0	14.0	8.3
2011	500	36.7	13.6	10.8
2012	532	36.9	14.4	10
2013	529	36.9	14.3	10.2
2014	514	35.9	14.3	10.3
2015	517	35.0	14.7	8.5
2016	491	33.0	14.8	9
2017	496	33.0	15.0	8.1
2018	500	35.5	14.0	8.6
2019	483	30.6	15.7	12.6
2020	446	37.1	12.0	12.8
2021	416	36.0	11.5	14.7
2022	401	38.0	10.5	16.5
2023	410	37.0	11.0	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oxford Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	560	41.0	13.6	n/a
1989	594	44.5	13.3	n/a
1990	632	44.0	14.3	n/a
1991	510	30.8	16.5	n/a
1992	385	36.1	10.6	1.3
1993	407	28.1	14.5	0
1994	428	30.3	14.1	1.9
1995	430	32.6	13.2	4
1996	430	32.6	13.2	4
1997	425	32.1	13.2	2.8
1998	447	32.6	13.7	2.5
1999	457	33.4	13.7	5.7
2000	454	35.0	13.0	4
2001	451	37.0	12.2	n/a
2002	453	35.2	12.9	6.8
2003	453	35.2	12.9	6.8
2004	444	35.8	12.4	8.8
2005	487	28.0	17.4	n/a
2006	339	30.0	11.3	11.5
2007	514	29.0	17.7	7.4
2008	520	32.0	16.3	7.5
2009	490	37.0	14.0	7.1
2010	505	36.0	14.0	8.3
2011	500	36.7	13.6	10.8
2012	532	36.9	14.4	10
2013	529	36.9	14.3	10.2
2014	514	35.9	14.3	10.3
2015	517	35.0	14.7	8.5
2016	491	33.0	14.8	9
2017	496	33.0	15.0	8.1
2018	500	35.5	14.0	8.6
2019	483	30.6	15.7	12.6
2020	446	37.1	12.0	12.8
2021	416	36.0	11.5	14.7
2022	401	38.0	10.5	16.5
2023	410	37.0	11.0	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oxford Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,495
2019	$15,231
2020	$15,751
2021	$18,065
2022	$17,751
2023	$19,488

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxford Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 112^th of 249 Middle schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oxford Middle School)	60.9	63.7	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oxford School District)	60.5	63.7	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oxford Middle School)	42.8	40	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oxford School District)	42.5	40	2.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oxford Middle School)	69.5	55.3	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oxford School District)	69.7	55.2	14.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oxford Middle School)	62.9	44.7	18.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oxford School District)	63.2	44.8	18.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oxford Middle School)	71.9	49.6	22.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oxford School District)	71.9	49.6	22.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oxford Middle School)	49.7	25	24.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oxford School District)	49.7	25	24.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	410	15.1%
African American	5	11	120%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	11	8	27.3%
Hispanic	33	40	21.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	340	20.6%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.6%	14.9%	2.2%

Schools Near Oxford Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Oxford Middle School	Public	6-8	40 Great Oak Rd.	Oxford	06478	New Haven County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 888-5418	410	37	11.0	14.9%	340 (82.9%)	11 (2.7%)	40 (9.8%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	72.5	69^th of 250 public middle schools	72.4%		54	112^th of 249 public middle schools	55.0%	43		64.8		67.9	69.9	65.6		51.8	48.1	43.8	$19,488
Seymour Middle School	Public	6-8	211 Mountain Rd.	Seymour	06483	New Haven County	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-4513	480	39	12.3	45.6%	311 (64.8%)	29 (6.0%)	113 (23.5%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	60.3	95^th of 250 public middle schools	62.0%		57	108^th of 249 public middle schools	56.6%	13		62.9		48.5	43.1	61.4		42.0	47.4	58.6	$18,001
Rochambeau Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Peter Rd.	Southbury	06488	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	No	(203) 264-2711	384	29	13.3	12.2%	304 (79.2%)	11 (2.9%)	42 (10.9%)	17 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	80.3	44^th of 250 public middle schools	82.4%		74.9	63^rd of 249 public middle schools	74.7%	19		80.2		52.3	61.3	70.6		61.5	64.5	65.9	$21,893
Cross Street Intermediate School	Public	5-6	120 Cross St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5227	331	25	13.2	53.8%	148 (44.7%)	31 (9.4%)	122 (36.9%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.6%)								(n/a)	41.9		41.5	41.4			25.0	37.2			$17,111
Hillside Intermediate School	Public	5-6	51 Hillside Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5260	326	26	12.5	62.3%	131 (40.2%)	39 (12.0%)	131 (40.2%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)								(n/a)			44.5	37.4			28.5	28.1			$16,633
Ansonia Middle School	Public	6-8	115 Howard Ave.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5070	537	40	13.5	62.8%	126 (23.5%)	106 (19.7%)	258 (48.0%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.7%)	11.6	210^th of 250 public middle schools	16.0%		9.6	221^st of 249 public middle schools	11.2%	11		24.9		23.8	21.7	28.6		9.9	12.6	9.8	$17,110
Derby Middle School	Public	6-8	73 Chatfield Street	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-1426	291	30	9.7	54.3%	78 (26.8%)	59 (20.3%)	132 (45.4%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	19.8	181^st of 250 public middle schools	27.6%		21.8	172^nd of 249 public middle schools	30.9%	9		21.2		36.7	44.2	28.8		20.0	17.9	11.5	$25,925
Amity Middle School: Bethany	Public	7-8	190 Luke Hill Rd.	Bethany	06524	New Haven County	Regional School District 05	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 393-3102	365	35	10.3	16.2%	236 (64.7%)	13 (3.6%)	44 (12.1%)	42 (11.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.4%)	93	8^th of 250 public middle schools	96.8%		92	12^th of 249 public middle schools	95.2%	4					81.5	79.9			70.8	73.4	$21,725
City Hill Middle School	Public	7-8	441 City Hill St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5246	635	50	12.7	52.8%	279 (43.9%)	87 (13.7%)	225 (35.4%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	27	162^nd of 250 public middle schools	35.2%		33.7	147^th of 249 public middle schools	41.0%	15		32.5			40.5	35.9			29.6	19.0	$17,481
Jockey Hollow School	Public	6-8	365 Fan Hill Rd.	Monroe	06468	Fairfield County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-2905	774	60	13.0	16.4%	542 (70.0%)	28 (3.6%)	119 (15.4%)	48 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.5%)	84.7	32^nd of 250 public middle schools	87.2%		85.7	34^th of 249 public middle schools	86.3%	2		70.0		72.5	73.8	77.3		59.5	60.3	60.8	$18,509

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